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Habilidades de Palabras SAT 1 - Lección 25

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SAT Word Skills 1
logic
[Sustantivo]

a field of study that deals with the ways of thinking, explaining, and reasoning

lógica

lógica

Ex: Some debate topics require a strong foundation logic to ensure the arguments presented are coherent and valid .
logical
[Adjetivo]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

lógico

lógico

Ex: They made logical decision based on the data , avoiding emotional bias in their choice .
logician
[Sustantivo]

a person who specializes in or is skilled at symbolic logic and reasoning

lógico

lógico

Ex: The university invited a logician to give a series of lectures on advanced symbolic logic .
logistics
[Sustantivo]

the management of supplying labor and materials as needed for an operation or task

logística

logística

Ex: In disaster relief effortslogistics plays a critical role in mobilizing resources and deploying personnel to affected areas in a timely manner .
cynic
[Sustantivo]

a person who doubts or questions the sincerity and motives of others

cínico

cínico

Ex: Every time there's a new policy at work, the office cynic questions its real purpose.
cynical
[Adjetivo]

having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

cínico

cínico

Ex: He approached every new opportunity with cynical attitude , expecting to be let down .
cynicism
[Sustantivo]

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

cinismo

cinismo

Ex: While some cynicism as a protective mechanism against disappointment and deceit , others argue that it can foster negativity and inhibit genuine connection and cooperation .
haughtiness
[Sustantivo]

the display of extreme arrogance and disrespect toward others

altanería, altivez

altanería, altivez

Ex: Despite her humble beginnings , success brought a level haughtiness that many found off-putting .
haughty
[Adjetivo]

acting proud and looking down on others

altivo

altivo

Ex: The team captainhaughty attitude made it challenging for the younger players to voice their opinions .
condensation
[Sustantivo]

the process of something becoming more compact or pressed together

condensación

condensación

Ex: condensation of the report into a single page made it easier to understand .

to shorten by removing extra details or unnecessary content

condensar

condensar

Ex: The condensed the interview transcript to fit the article 's word limit .

to talk down to someone or act superior

ser condescendiente con

ser condescendiente con

Ex: There 's no need condescend; she 's just as experienced as you .
condescending
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a way that makes others feel inferior or belittled

condescendiente

condescendiente

Ex: He had a habit of making condescending comments about his friends' hobbies, as if his interests were superior.
condescension
[Sustantivo]

the act of treating others as if they are less important

condescendencia

condescendencia

Ex: The managercondescension discouraged employees from sharing innovative ideas .
literacy
[Sustantivo]

the capability to read and write

alfabetismo

alfabetismo

Ex: Literacy is essential for accessing information and education .
literal
[Adjetivo]

focusing on the exact words only, without looking for deeper or implied meanings

literal

literal

Ex: Children often have literal understanding of language , struggling with metaphors and idiomatic expressions .
literati
[Sustantivo]

well-educated and intelligent people who deal with literature or publishing

literatos

literatos

Ex: As an aspiring writer , Jane dreamt of the day she would be considered part of literati and invited to prestigious literary events .
literature
[Sustantivo]

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

literatura

literatura

Ex: They discussed the themes of love and loss in literature.
descent
[Sustantivo]

a movement or action of coming or going downward

descenso

descenso

Ex: As he started descent from the ladder , he realized he forgot his tools at the top .
descendant
[Adjetivo]

moving from a higher to a lower place or position

descendiente

descendiente

Ex: The river takes a descendent course through the hills, creating several waterfalls.
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